Labor Day Tragedy in Crossville: UPDATED TO INCLUDE NAME

Tuesday, September 8

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UPDATE: A 38 year old Carmi man, Shawn Dale “Mexico” Jones, died after an ATV accident in Crossville Monday afternoon. White County Sheriff’s Dispatch received the call at approximately 5:44 PM. Witnesses, who reportedly saw the accident unfold, told officers it appeared the ATV’s throttle... Read More.

“It’s A White County Christmas” Schedule Will Include Many New Events This Year

Wednesday, November 13

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The Carmi Chamber of Commerce “It’s A White County Christmas” schedule is coming together with many more new and exciting events this year scheduled throughout the end of November into December. The celebration will begin with... Read More.

CWC Unit #5 School Board Had Busy Meeting Monday (UPDATED to Include Closed Session)

Tuesday, October 22

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Members of the Brownsville School Foundation gave an update on the playground at the school. The project, mainly the installation of new swings, is 88% complete with 10% still in progress, with the other two percent open. They have yet to finish the playground... Read More.

Righter: 2018 budget must include cuts

Thursday, February 15

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State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following reaction in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address Feb. 14. “Today, Governor Rauner outlined a good plan that would set Illinois on the right path to fiscal certainty. Our road-map in 2018... Read More.

Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans

Wednesday, August 2

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Students from pre-kindergarten through college soon will head back to school. As families prepare for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are encouraging parents to include emergency preparedness in their back-to-school plans.

Family Preparedness Plans Must Include Pets

Tuesday, June 6

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Pets are cherished family members in many Illinois homes, so it’s important for pet owners to have plans to keep their pets safe during and after emergencies. Throughout National Pet Preparedness Month in June, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency... Read More.

Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans

Thursday, August 4

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In the next few weeks, students from pre-kindergarten through college will be headed back to school. As parents prepare their students for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are encouraging parents to... Read More.

Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans

Tuesday, August 2

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In the next few weeks, students from pre-kindergarten through college will be headed back to school. As parents prepare their students for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are encouraging parents... Read More.